Manager of Pre-Construction Services

Manager of Pre-Construction Services / Construction Estimator Are you interested in being part of a team that works on great projects, always improves process and truly enjoys working together? If so, we'd love to connect to learn more about your interest in our Manager of Pre-Construction Services/Construction Estimator position. Jack Miller Contractors is a full-service building and remodeling general contractor serving the high-design and high-performance residential construction market in the Berkshires of Western Mass., Southern Vermont, and the Eastern Capital District of NY State. We are a passionate group of creative and skilled craftsmen dedicated to serving our clients by collaborating directly with them, their design partners, and expert trade professionals to build beautiful, durable and efficient projects. We work hard to foster a stable and cooperative atmosphere where every employee thrives by learning new skills, building trust and respect, and working together as a team. We offer a full benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, sick time, tool allowance, profit-sharing and mileage reimbursement. Come work for an award-winning team that values serving our clients, employees and trade partners with integrity. Summary: The Manager of Preconstruction Services (PCS)/Construction Estimator guides all aspects of project development from initial conceptual stages up until the beginning of construction. This includes working closely with JMC team members and design professionals to keep project development schedules on track, creatively and efficiently modifying those schedules to achieve project and JMC goals, and communicating progress with all stakeholders. The Manager of PCS is the JMC estimator, creating initial conceptual estimates and also collecting, organizing, and presenting all of the information in final project budget proposals. Core Capabilities: - Customer and quality focus - Excellent communication abilities - writing, speaking, and listening well - Good planning skills - design execution, resource allocation, and contingencies - Exceptional teamwork and collaboration - Great problem-solving and decision-making skills - Effective leadership abilities - motivation, goal-setting, and conflict management - Read architectural drawings - Organizational skills - time management and prioritization - Proficient with computers, Microsoft Excel, and construction management software - Personal integrity and ethical decision making Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Project Management - Labor Estimates - Trades Proposals - Estimates and Proposals - Team and Company Meetings Job Requirements: - Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in a construction-related field - Minimum 5-8 years of experience working on and managing construction projects - Must have a solid understanding of the construction industry, job site safety requirements, planning & scheduling, construction materials, building trades & sequence of work, financial management, and relevant technology - Key competencies are leadership, initiative, communication, teamwork, managing for results, and coaching & mentoring - Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record - Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment required for various construction practices - Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team - Attend all required trainings and company meetings - Ability to meet all capabilities, duties, responsibilities and work conditions as described in the Job Description Full job description available upon request.